Job Details

Overview

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in performance innovation to hire a Lab Technician, supporting our client's senior Innovators in bringing concepts to life. This is a high-energy, technical contract role centered on machine operation, prototype craftsmanship, and mid-scale production runs. If you have a "maker" mindset and love figuring out how machines work, this is your spot. This is a year-long engagement working in Beaverton, OR. Past professional experience working in plastics, the consumer goods industry, or the biomedical industries is preferred.

What You'll Do:

• Operate prototyping and manufacturing machinery
• Support prototype and sample builds
• Prepare materials, tooling, and machine setups
• Adjust equipment settings for precision outcomes
• Record measurements and maintain sample documentation
• Organize materials, tools, and lab environments
• Track sample progress across project teams
• Support process trials and innovation initiatives
• Cross-train across multiple machine systems

What You'll Bring:

• 2-4 years in manufacturing, prototyping, or technical lab environments

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience operating machinery or industrial equipment
• Precision craftsmanship and hands-on building skills
• Strong organizational capabilities
• Ability to work independently
• Comfort in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong communication skills
• Basic Adobe Illustrator knowledge
• Ability to lift 30 lbs

Nice to Have:

• Industrial machinery experience

• Plastics or welding experience
• Biomedical manufacturing
• Consumer product prototyping
• Mechanical or industrial engineering background
• Personal maker hobbies (woodworking, model building, ceramics, etc.)

Why Apply:

• Work with a globally recognized innovation leader
• Be part of next-generation product creation
• Gain experience in advanced prototyping systems
• Expand technical capabilities through cross-training
• Join a fast-moving, highly creative innovation environment

About Aquent

Aquent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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